Adoption
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7.9K4The Heartwarming (and Heartbreaking) Story of a Retired Research Beagle
Most of the 70,000 or more dogs that are bred and sold into research are put to death after the laboratory’s experiments...
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3.9K3New Leash on Life: Tortured Dog Gets Prosthetic Paws
A special dog has gotten a “new leash on life” since the Canine Miracles dog shelter in Mexico City rescued the playful...
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6.5K19Pit Bull Shot in Head by NYPD Making a Speedy Recovery
It was a horrifying scene in New York’s East Village last Monday, as a homeless man, drunk and suffering from a possible...
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3.3K1Selecting a good breeder for your next puppy
There are many things to consider when you decide to add a puppy to your family and selecting a good breeder for...
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4.1K2Good Reasons To Adopt A Shelter Dog
Just as there are many ways to obtain a dog, there are many good reasons to adopt a shelter dog. In this...
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3.4K1From a Shelter Cage to the Broadway Stage!
Last March in a high-kill shelter in Houston, Texas, sat Sunny, a 2-year old mutt, unaware that in 2 short days, her...
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3.2K‘Queen of Country’ Turns Nashville Home Into an Animal Shelter
Chart-topping country superstar, Emmylou Harris, is often called “The Queen of Country” after her 40-plus year career and award-winning signature songs. But...
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8.7K7Massive Lawsuit Filed Against Online Puppy Broker ‘Purebred Breeders’
Purebred Breeders, one of the country’s largest online seller of puppies is being sued by more than 60 dog owners from 20...
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6.0K25 Tips for Bringing a New Puppy Home
Welcoming a new puppy into your family is truly an exciting and rewarding time! However, it can lead to headache and unnecessary stress for...
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6.8K5The Best Breeds For Children
When you are looking to add a new dog to the family, it is essential that you find out first which dog...
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Socialization for Dogs
Socialization for dogs is something most owners don’t consciously consider — some just naturally socialize their dogs by taking them many places...
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3.8K110 Tips For New Dog Owners
Congratulations on your decision to bring a new member of the family into your home! As exciting a time as it is...
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3.3KHow to Socialize Your Puppy
Because puppyhood is the most crucial time in the dog’s development, early socialization and puppy training is vital. What you do or...
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3.6K1How a Dog Saved My Life, And Inspired Me to Save More Dogs
The following post was written by Lori Hiltenbeitel, founder of Dog-lbs: Saving Dogs One Pound at a Time. Her story of personal...
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2.5KPuppy-Proofing Your Home
Before your new puppy sets foot in your house, proofing your is very important to keep him away from any possible danger....
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Dog and Child Relationships
Having both a dog and a young child can be a hassle since at times you have to double your efforts and...
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Rescue Terrier Crowned ‘World’s Smallest Working Dog’
Sometimes, the biggest things surprisingly come in small packages. The Guinness Book of World Records now has a new champ for being...
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3.3K2From Craigslist to Westminster
For a dog to be shown at Westminster, just being a purebred isn’t enough. The dogs come from a long line of...
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Adopt an Old Dog
When you hear about adopting a dog, you probably assume we’re talking about adopting a puppy. But if you’re not up to...
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6.1K1Potty Training Your Puppy Using a Clicker
Clicker training has become its own phenomenon in recent times. It is simply an effective positive reinforcement training method. Included in its repertoire is...
